Environmental Law and Governance Specialist
Overview
Consultancy to support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in delivering outputs related to environmental law and governance for investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals in Mozambique.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft a report on gaps and needs of Mozambique’s policies, legislative and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals.
- Develop recommendations for reforming Mozambique’s policy, legislative and institutional frameworks for investment readiness in CETM.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops with national and local stakeholders.
- Draft a report on specific recommendations for enhancement of the policy package.
- Work in close collaboration with UNEP, UNECA and stakeholders involved, provide regular updates on the progress of the activities to UNEP, as required, and carry out any other tasks which may be assigned under the project.
Required Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental law/ policy in Mozambique is required. Legal and policy research, analysis or advisory work in Mozambique related to the environment, natural resources in the mining sector or related sectors is an advantage. Working experience with international organizations, including those in the United Nations system, or with academic institutions in the context of research and analysis, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review, are an advantage.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, natural resources law, mining law, public law, regulatory governance or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in environmental law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.